Parkinson's Care in Carterville, IL: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Carterville, IL: the local picture

36%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (26% in Williamson County)

6.0%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.5% in Williamson County)

985

residents 65 or older (17% of Carterville)

4

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Carterville ZIP codes in their service area

354 Carterville residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (36%; 26% in Williamson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

59 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.0%).

Medicare lists 4 home health agencies serving Carterville ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Carterville compared with Williamson County and Illinois

Census figure	Carterville	Williamson County	Illinois
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	36%	26%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.0%	8.5%	7.0%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	18%	8.4%	6.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	6.0%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,118	$46,501	—

Older residents in towns around Carterville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Herrin, IL	3.8 mi	2,336	24%
Marion, IL	8.1 mi	3,963	25%
Carbondale, IL	8.1 mi	2,202	27%
Johnston City, IL	9.4 mi	556	45%
West Frankfort, IL	13 mi	1,051	34%
Murphysboro, IL	14 mi	1,462	28%

Home health agencies serving Carterville

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Residential Home Health Of Southern Illinois, LLC	Marion, IL	8.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(800) 642-6099
Lhc-Illinois Home Health Care	Marion, IL	8.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(618) 997-6565
Franklin Williamson Bi County	Marion, IL	8.9 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(618) 998-0507
Ability Home Health And Rehab LLC	Christopher, IL	15 mi	not rated	—	(618) 534-9678

Nursing homes near Carterville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Helia Healthcare Of Energy	Energy, IL	3.3 mi	1 of 5	98	(618) 942-7014
Integrity Hc Of Herrin	Herrin, IL	5.0 mi	2 of 5	49	(618) 942-2525
Shawnee Senior Living	Herrin, IL	5.1 mi	2 of 5	159	(618) 942-7391

Straight-line miles from the center of Carterville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Carterville

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,093 monthly median income of Carterville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Carterville: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Carterville?

At the Illinois median aide wage of $18.30 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,586 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $4,093 monthly median income of Carterville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Illinois's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Carterville, IL